At an airport in Tel Aviv, a person with a U. S. passport faced a question about their gender. The passport had an "X" marking, which stood for neither male nor female. The border officers were confused. They asked questions, but the person refused to explain. This was a big moment for them. All their life, people had questioned their gender. Now, with this passport,...
The Supreme Court recently discussed whether Trump's tariffs are legal. The tariffs were put in place using the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) to fight the fentanyl trade and impose so-called reciprocal tariffs. The justices seemed skeptical. The government's lawyer even admitted that a future president could use the same law to declare a climate emergen...
The Trump administration has had a major change of heart regarding tariffs. Initially, they were hailed as a financial windfall, promising to reduce the national debt, support farmers, and even send dividend checks to Americans. But recently, the White House's tone has shifted dramatically. During a Supreme Court hearing, the White House's solicitor general, D. John...
The Supreme Court recently made a decision that affects how sex is listed on U. S. passports. They allowed the current administration to require that the sex marker on passports match the person's sex assigned at birth. This change impacts transgender and nonbinary individuals who have been using passports that reflect their gender identity. The court's decision is ...
The Democratic Party had a rare moment to celebrate after a successful week in key elections. They won big in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York City, while also securing a favorable ballot measure in California. These victories have put Republicans, including President Donald Trump, on notice. In New Jersey, Democrat Mikie Sherrill focused on everyday concerns like...
The Supreme Court is currently considering a major case about President Trump's tariffs. If they decide these tariffs are illegal, the government might have to return over $90 billion to businesses. However, this process could be complex and slow. Legal experts say that refunds would go to businesses, not consumers. This could give companies a financial boost, but i...
The Supreme Court recently took a close look at President Trump's tariffs, with both conservative and liberal justices expressing doubts about the legal basis for his actions. Over nearly three hours of arguments, the court scrutinized the president's claim that he has the authority to impose tariffs under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). Tru...
Rick Woldenberg, the head of Learning Resources, is not one to stay silent when his business is at risk. Back in April, he decided to take a stand against the Trump administration's tariffs, which he believes are unfair. He even took the bold step of suing the president and his team. The Supreme Court is now looking into the case to decide if the president has the ri...
The Supreme Court is currently dealing with a big case about President Trump's tariffs. These tariffs are taxes on goods from other countries. The court is trying to figure out if they are legal. A top lawyer for the U. S. government, D. John Sauer, spoke in front of the Supreme Court. He argued that the tariffs are okay. He said they are necessary to protect Americ...
The recent governor elections in New Jersey and Virginia sent a clear message to the Republican Party. While Virginia's outcome was expected, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger winning by a large margin, New Jersey's results were a surprise. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who had shown strong potential, ended up losing by a significant 13 points to Democrat Mik...